Güler Sabancı facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Güler Sabancı
Born	1955 (age 69–70) Adana, Turkey
Education	Business administration
Alma mater	Boğaziçi University
Occupation	CEO
Organization	Sabancı Holding
Parent(s)	İhsan Sabancı Yüksel (Tarcan) Sabancı

Güler Sabancı (born 1955) is a very successful Turkish businesswoman. She is part of the Sabancı family, who own a huge company called Sabancı Holding. This company is one of the biggest in Turkey, dealing with many different industries and finances. Güler Sabancı is the chairperson of this large family business. In 2023, Forbes magazine named her the 77th most powerful woman in the world.

Early Life and Education

Güler Sabancı was born in 1955 in Adana, Turkey. Her parents were İhsan Sabancı and Yüksel Sabancı. She finished high school at TED Ankara College in Ankara.

After high school, she studied business administration at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul. This education helped her prepare for a career in the business world.

Starting Her Career

In 1978, Güler Sabancı began her professional journey. She started at LasSA, a company that makes tires. This company was owned by her family. LasSA is located in Kocaeli Province.

Later, she became the general manager of KordSA. She held this important role for 14 years. After that, Güler Sabancı joined the board of directors at Sabancı Holding. She was in charge of the tires and special materials group. She also helped with human resources for the company.

Leading Sabancı Holding

Today, Güler Sabancı is the chairwoman and managing director of Sabancı Holding. This is one of the most respected business groups in Turkey. She has worked in many different parts of the company.

She is also the founding president of the Sabancı University. She leads the Sakip Sabancı Museum and the Sabancı Foundation. The Sabancı Foundation is a major private charity in Turkey. Güler Sabancı is the first and only woman member of the European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT).

In 2013, Fortune magazine listed her as the second most powerful woman in business outside the USA. She has won many awards for her charity work and leadership. These include the David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award and the Clinton Global Citizen Award.

In 2012, Güler Sabancı joined the board of the United Nations Global Compact. This is a top advisory group for the UN that includes businesses and other organizations. Forbes magazine recognized her as one of the most powerful women in the world in both 2022 and 2023.

Awards and Honors

Güler Sabancı has received many awards and honors for her work. These show her leadership and contributions to society.

Special Recognitions

• 2023 – European Sustainability Award – Prix Film4Climate
• Fortune's 50 Most Powerful Women in Business (outside USA)
• David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award
• Clinton Global Citizen Award
• Raymond Georis Innovative Philanthropist Award
• European School of Management Responsible Leadership Award

International Honors

• 2007 –  Belgium : Order of Leopold II
• 2009 –  Spain : Order of Civil Merit
• 2010 –  Austria : Silbernes Ehrenkreuz der Republik Österreich
• 2010 –  France : National Order of the Legion of Honour

Honorary Degrees and Awards

• 2006 –  United States : Honorary Degree from Drexel University
• 2007 –  United States : Corporate Partner Award from the American - Turkish Society
• 2009 –  European Union : Raymond Georis Prize for Innovative Philanthropy from the Council of the European Union
• 2011 –  Germany : Schumpeter Prize
• 2011 –  Germany : ESMT Responsible Leadership Award from European School of Management and Technology
• 2011 –  United States : Clinton Global Citizen Award from the Clinton Foundation